Gamers across Europe are noticing some problems with their Xbox One and one of it’s biggest boasting factores – TV integration, connecting your set top box to your Xbox One through HDMI. It sounds great but only if you live in the US because they are currently the ones capable of successful integration.
HDTVtest explain why the problem occurs:
The problem is that the native frame rate of the Xbox One is 60Hz, but the United Kingdom and Europe use a 50hz broadcasting system, which is the result of the historical use of PAL and SECAM analogue broadcasting systems.
To display a 50Hz video signal on a 60Hz system, a process called frame rate conversion (FRC) needs to take place, which at the best of times will incur some judder. Depending on the implementation and also the original resolution (720p or 1080i), viewers may notice dropped/skipped frames or stutter especially during panning shots in fast-action sports material such as live football broadcast.
Microsoft will need to release a software update that allows for a smoother transition on 50hz signal but “‘it’s very unlikely that the “Snapped” mode can be totally smooth when 50Hz content is used as one of the sources, because ultimately the screen can only display at one refresh rate which is more likely than not to be 60Hz.“
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